The best way to feed the sail is to stand in front of the mast and reach around either side to "sandwich" the sail between two hands (above the feeder opening) and push the sail up the track. Pull with the halyard, only the slack created, then feed again. If the sail binds, lower slightly and begin feeding again. This technique can be done by one person, but is certainly easier with two working together. It is VERY important that the person on the halyard only pulls the slack up the mast and does not get ahead of the feeder.

...and always remember to hoist the main with the boat facing straight into the wind, with the main sheet very loose or unattached. The mast should rotate freely.

Even the smallest amount of wind in the sail will make it about impossible to raise it. The reason for this is the fact that battens are under tension and put pressure against the mast when the wind catches. Standard monohulls with short battens are much less sensitive to this.

In fact, I bought a can of lubricant for the same reason, but I haven't yet used it!